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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,244.98, 441,939.81 and 175,050.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,244.98, 441,939.81 and 175,050.97 is: 241,571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,244.98 : 441,939.81 = 175,050.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,244.98/441,939.81 = 175,050.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,244.98x = 441,939.81 × 175,050.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,244.98x = 77,361,992,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,361,992,422.12/320,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,571.29

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